Worn

Worn Meaning and Definition in Dictionary

Definitions from Wordnet 2.0

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering; "looking careworn as she bent over her mending"; "her face was drawn and haggard from sleeplessness"; "that raddled but still noble face"; "shocked to see the worn look of his handsome young fa

affected by wear; damaged by long use; "worn threads on the screw"; "a worn suit"; "the worn pockets on the jacket"

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'Worn' example sentence in quotations

* This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one the being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap the being a force of Nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. - George Bernard Shaw

* The radical invents the views. When he has worn them out the conservative adopts them. - Mark Twain

* The radical of one century is the conservative of the next. The radical invents the views. When he has worn them out the conservative adopts them. - Mark Twain

Worn Sample Sentences in News

Pearl Oscars dress worn by Nyong'o stolen The pearl-encrusted $150,000 dress worn by Kenyan star Lupita Nyong'o at the Oscars last weekend was stolen from the actress's Los Angeles hotel room, police confirmed Thursday. "It has been confirmed that it is the dress that was worn by Lupita Nyong'o," Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department spokeswoman Nicole Nishida said. Nyong'o Read more on this news related to 'Worn'

$150K dress worn by Lupita Nyong'o at Oscars reported stolen LOS ANGELES (AP) — The theft of a $150,000 pearl-covered gown worn by Lupita Nyong'o at the Oscars doesn't surprise Hollywood stylists who have personally experienced the seedy side of red carpet fashion. Read more on this news related to 'Worn'

NRL refs scrap pink jerseys to gain respect The NRL are scrapping the pink jerseys worn by match officials in an attempt to have referees taken more seriously.The Sydney Morning Herald reports that some NRL officials believe the authority of a referee could be undermined... Read more on this news related to 'Worn'